How can you offset wage rises by increasing productivity with eLearning?
As well as impacting millions of workers at the lower end of the payscale, pay increases are likely to cascade upwards with senior members of staff expecting proportionately higher pay. These increases could see wage bills rising by upwards of 50%, adding pressure on businesses to boost productivity levels and minimise costs – in other […]
Health and Safety law exemptions for self-employed workers
From 1st October 2015, certain categories of self-employed workers will no longer be required to comply with health and safety law such as the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The law is in place to protect people from exposure to risks caused by the activities of businesses and self-employed individuals, and will […]
How prepared are you for EU Data Protection reforms?
In a recent blog post, David Smith, Deputy Commissioner and Director of Data Protection at the Information Commissioner’s Office wrote about how businesses can prepare ahead of the upcoming EU Data Protection Regulation reforms which are likely to be finalised before the end of this year. Once finalised, there will be a two-year transition period before […]
Six techniques for making compliance more than just a box ticking exercise
The consequences of failing to comply with regulations are well documented, yet we still see a wide variance in risk tolerance in businesses across the UK, from those who ignore the issue to those striving to create a compliant workplace culture. Putting policies in place is a necessary step towards achieving compliance, but ensuring that […]
How eLearning can help you eliminate bullying from the workplace
The BBC has reported that one in three employees feel they have been bullied in the workplace, and a further one in five have witnessed a colleague being bullied. Bullying is a serious problem for businesses which can lead to loss of morale, decreased motivation and reduced productivity, as well as having a negative impact on the […]
Six health and safety questions made history thanks to eLearning
Big or small, all organisations have a duty of care for their employees, including a responsibility for regularly keeping employees up-to-date with their health and safety training.
After Amazon was described as a ‘bruising’ workplace, what kind of business do you want to be?
In an exposé published earlier this month in the New York Times, online retail giant Amazon was described as a ‘bruising’ place to work, coming under fire over allegations around its work conditions. These included being described as subjecting its workers to “brutal exploitation” and making staff “physically and mentally ill.” The problem has been attributed […]
Introducing Risk Management System 2.0
VinciWorks has released version 2 of the Risk Management System. The new system features: All new, modern design Interactive dashboard New graphical reports Instant editing And many more technical improvements Overview of new features Why a Risk Management System? The SRA Handbook and Lexcel v6 clearly require that law firms have effective systems in place […]
18 Dos and Don’ts for improving your recruitment techniques
A CIPD report released this month highlights the need for improved recruitment techniques in order to create diverse workplaces. The report, “A head for hiring: The behavioural science of recruitment and selection,” suggests that there is a long way to go when it comes to recruiting the best candidates for roles, including “biases and judgment errors that […]